1990 Laurent Perrier Grand Siecle
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The 1990 Lumière du Millénaire has an instantly appealing nose of grilled hazelnut, brioche and touches of dried apricot that, a quarter-century after release, appears to have retained plenty of vitality and delineation. The palate has wonderful weight and presence, with a thread of acidity neatly offsetting the wine’s inherent richness. A little fumé in style, the Millénaire boasts a very subtle interwoven bitter orange rind note that imparts simmering background tension. After a few minutes of air, a gentle malty tincture emerges, lending more complexity. This Champagne is irresistible.
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Neal Martin
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Medium orange-gold color. Musky, wild aromas of strawberry, raspberry, smoke and earth; rather pinot noir-like and expressive of its soil. Rich, ripe and dense with material but not at all heavy; red berry flavors offer a compellingly tangy quality. Very concentrated and still very young. Finishes with superb lift and length.
About the producer
Laurent-Perrier is one of the wine world’s most recognisable brands, most famous for its rosé Champagne and distinct bell-shaped bottle. Grand Siècle is Laurent Perrier's Non-Vintage Deluxe Cuvée is a blend of a number of exceptional vintages.